Accounts Payable Specialist
About the Role
A well-established company in Sonoma County is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a small, collaborative team. This is a high-volume, full-cycle A/P role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and comfortable working in a small-office environment where team members support one another across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Processing
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable from invoice receipt through payment
- Review invoices for accuracy, supporting documentation, and proper coding
- Route invoices for approval and follow up to ensure timely authorization
- Process invoices in the correct accounting period
Invoice Matching & Reconciliation
- Perform three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving documents)
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies before payment
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding issues
Payment Processing & Month-End Close
- Process weekly payments via checks, ACH, and wire transfers
- Support month-end close by communicating accruals and ensuring timely invoice entry
- Assist with vendor spend and aging reports
Additional Support
- Reconcile company credit cards and employee expenses
- Assist with quarterly sales/use tax reporting
- Handle incoming/outgoing mail and shipping (UPS/USPS)
- Order office and facility supplies as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
- Strong experience with three-way matching, vendor reconciliation, and month-end close
- Experience with Microsoft Great Plains (Dynamics GP) or similar ERP strongly preferred
- Strong Excel skills
- Solid understanding of accounting controls and A/P best practices
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Reliable, organized, and deadline-driven
Ideal Candidate
The right candidate has strong A/P fundamentals, takes ownership of their work, and can confidently manage high-volume invoice processing while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.